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Hotel:

Restaurant:

"If you want Thai food while you're down here, this is the place to go. If you don't want to wait on a table here, you can also check out Chai's Lounge and Tapas, which is next door and owned by the same people that own Basil."

Restaurant:

"Simply put, it's our favorite restaurant in Charleston. The food is amazing, and you know you won't have a problem finding a wine to pair with your meal when you see the "wall of wine" on the right side of the restaurant when you enter. If you don't have time to grab dinner here, the bar on the second floor is a very trendy spot to grab a drink before the rehearsal dinner or the ceremony."

Restaurant:

"What's not to love about a place that serves French food for all hours of the day, and is 2 blocks away from our apartment! It's a wonderful place for all meals, but especially breakfast, where you can grab some French coffee and fresh fruit to start your day."

Restaurant:

"This small Italian restaurant is the most romantic restaurant in Charleston. Reservations are a must if you want to have dinner there, but you won't be disappointed. Look for the Italian flag over the entrance just off of King Street."

Restaurant:

"One of our favorite restaurants in the city, it's a great place serving Southern cuisine. Check out the menu on the website, and if you go there, don't forget to look for the specials written on chalkboards along the wall."

Restaurant:

"Imagine a small bistro from Paris being transported over to Charleston, and that's what you get in La Fourchette. Anonymous fell in love with this place the first time we went there, it's a great little place with a lot of Parisian charm."

Restaurant:

"If you're craving pizza for lunch or dinner, there's no better place than Mellow Mushroom. Eat at one of the big tables downstairs, or go upstairs to the bar if you want to start on your membership in the 100 Beer Club, like the Best Man has done."

Restaurant:

"Did someone say tapas? We loving sharing small plates and wine with our friends, and this is one of the best places in Charleston to do just that. This restaurant also has a bar and music that goes until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights."

Attraction:

"Boone Hall is one of America’s oldest working and living plantations. After the ½ mile drive down a live oak alley, you can tour the mansion, stroll along the winding river, or even pick your own strawberries! From downtown Charleston, take Highway 17 North across the Cooper River Bridge into Mount Pleasant. Go approximately 7 miles and turn left onto Long Point Road. You will see signs for Boone Hall Plantation and Charles Pinckney NHS. Follow Long Point Road and the entrance to the site will be on the right."

Attraction:

"Visit the only commercial tea garden open to the public in the United States, and sample multiple varieties of tea that are made on-site. From downtown Charleston, Take Highway 17 South across the Ashley River Bridge, stay left to Folly Road (SC Highway 171), then turn right onto Maybank Highway (SC Highway 700). Stay on Maybank Highway for 18 miles, then look for the entrance sign on the left."

Attraction:

"The oldest preserved plantation house open to the public in America. Considered the nation's finest example of unspoiled Georgian-Palladian architecture, this mansion is the only plantation house on the Ashley River to have survived the Civil War. It is located 9 miles northwest of downtown Charleston. From downtown Charleston, take Highway 17 South across the Ashley River, and follow the signs to Highway 61. Follow Highway 61 North for approximately 8 miles. Watch for the "Historical Plantations and Gardens" signs and the Drayton Hall signs. Drayton Hall will be on your right."

Attraction:

"Tours depart from here for a 30 minute boat ride from a dock right next to the Aquarium, see the website link for details. Fort Sumter is where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, and is one of the most visited attractions in Charleston."

Attraction:

"A carefully preserved 18th-century plantation and gardens that have survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquakes. While most flowers stay hidden during the winter months, camellias here brave the temperatures and are now blooming. Thousands of blossoms, from pristine white to all shades of red and pink, will be the focus of the Camellia Walk, conducted each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through March 24. The guided tours begin at 11 a.m. Advance reservations are required. From downtown Charleston, take Highway 17 South across the Ashley River Bridge and stay in the right lane. Take the Highway 61 North exit just after the bridge. Follow Highway 61 North (Ashley River Road) for approximately 14 miles. Middleton Place will be on the right (1/2 mile after the Inn at Middleton Place). Estimated travel time is 30-40 minutes."

Attraction:

"This area is just across the Cooper River in Mount Pleasant. The 888-foot aircraft carrier Yorktown is the flagship of the Patriots Point battle group. Destroyer Laffey, the Coast Guard cutter Ingham and the submarine Clamagore are also on display along with 25 aircraft, Congressional Medal of Honor Museum and Cold War Submarine memorial. Take Highway 17 North across the Cooper River Bridge, stay in the right lane (Coleman Boulevard) at the base of the bridge and follow the signs to Patriots Point."

Attraction:

"This is a great site to take a morning walk along the waterfront, and also to see remnants from the Civil War at White Point Gardens. For the architecture buffs, walk the entire length of the battery to take a look at the amazing waterfront houses!"

Shopping:

"Between South Market and Tradd Streets, and Meeting Street and the waterfront past East Bay Street. This little area is filled with boutiques, galleries, and crafts. Wander through the little streets and see what you stumble on!"

Shopping:

"There are 3 sections of King Street for shopping. Upper King is north of Calhoun Street and is the furniture and design district. Lower King is south of Market Street and is known for boutiques and antique galleries. The middle part of King Street is filled with restaurants and clothing stores, including the shops at Charleston Place. One can enjoy an entire afternoon strolling and browsing."

Golf:

"This island has 5 courses, and is around 45 minutes from the downtown area. The crown jewel of the island is the Ocean Course, which was the site of the 1991 Ryder cup and will host the 2012 PGA Championship. Bring your A-game, that course was also recently ranked the most difficult course in the country by Golf Digest. The Turtle Point and Osprey Point courses are more playable and also very scenic layouts."

Golf:

"When Anonymous has free time, you'll usually find him here! This golf course is about a 10-15 minute drive from the downtown area, and the last 3 holes run right along Charleston Harbor with great waterfront views. Best of luck hitting the green on the island par-3 17th!"

Golf:

"This Arnold Palmer design is around 30 minutes from downtown, and is a great course that weaves its way through Horlbeck Creek and the Wando River. This course is the site of the LPGA Ginn Tribute to be played in May."

Golf:

"The resort on the Isle of Palms has 2 courses, the Links Course and the Harbor Course. The Links course is the better of the two courses, and the 17th and 18th holes have spectacular oceanfront views."

Bar:

"Now that there's an actual sign above the door to this place, it's not as much of a secret, but this is a place that definitely shows off the local flavor. The atmosphere is very relaxing, and if you want to enjoy looking at the stars while having your favorite drink, head straight through the front part of the bar into the open-air courtyard."

Bar:

"If you're still in town to watch the Duke-UNC game on Sunday afternoon, this is the place to do it. Tons of flat screen TVs all around make it a great place to watch any game you want, and the food is pretty good as well."

Bar:

"This is a Spanish wine bar on Upper King Street, and one of our absolute favorite places. You can also get tapas to go with the impressive wine selection. On Friday and Saturday nights, stay up front for a casual atmosphere, or move to the back to lounge on the sofas and listen to the DJ spin near the back bar."

Bar:

"This rooftop bar has 2 levels, and is a more relaxed atmosphere as compared to the rooftop bar at the Market Pavilion. This is a popular late-night spot for many of the young professionals in Charleston."